ix, 67 pages : 21 cm

Recognition of sexual abuse depends more often on hearing what the child has to say than on physical examinations or findings. This fourth revised, expanded, and updated edition of Interviewing the Sexually Abused Child is a guide for mental health professionals who need to know if a child has been sexually abused. This book focuses on the investigative interview of the suspected victim, and presents guidelines on the structure of the interview; covers the use of free play, toys, and play materials; and includes a new chapter on screening

Includes bibliographical references (pages 62-67)

At bottom of cover: Royal College of Psychiatrists

1. The predicament of the child sexual-abuse victim -- 2. The contribution of psychological research -- 3. Preliminary considerations -- 4. Screening for the possibility of sexual abuse -- 5. The interview itself -- 6. The process of validation -- App. A Suggested contents for an interviewing room -- App. B Resources for the interviewer

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